28B.10.901 - Hazing prohibited -- Penalty. - Washington Statutes

Hazing prohibited — Penalty.

(1) No student, or other person in attendance at any public or private institution of higher education, or any other postsecondary educational institution, may conspire to engage in hazing or participate in hazing of another.

     (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided under RCW 9A.20.021.

     (3) Any organization, association, or student living group that knowingly permits hazing is strictly liable for harm caused to persons or property resulting from hazing. If the organization, association, or student living group is a corporation whether for profit or nonprofit, the individual directors of the corporation may be held individually liable for damages.

[1993 c 514 § 2.]